A wonderful lost gem from Ella Fitzgerald – very much in the mellow mood hinted at in the title, with only the piano of Ellis Larkins to back her up! The sound is incredible – and even very different than any of the work she recorded at Verve – with a moody, evocative quality ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful lost gem from Ella Fitzgerald – very much in the mellow mood hinted at in the title, with only the piano of Ellis Larkins to back her up! The sound is incredible – and even very different than any of the work she recorded at Verve – with a moody, evocative quality ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Gold label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, partially removed Sample Copy sticker in back, small split in the bottom seam, and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
The biggest hit ever by The Free Movement – issued here in a pre-Columbia 45 on Decca! The track's got a sad slow style that's almost LA pop-soul – and builds with the vocals into a very nice harmony track. The flip's pretty nice too – chugging and a little funky, but ultimately ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Hugo Friedhofer/Lionel Newman —
Boy On A Dolphin ... LP Decca, 1957. Sealed ...
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A mostly dramatic score to this mid 50s film that starred Alan Ladd & Sophia Loren – written by Friedhofer, and peformed here by Lionel Newman and the 20th Century Fox Orchestra. There's some nice exotic themes running through the mix – but most of the material is handled in the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joeseph Gershenson —
Madame X ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Very Good+ ...
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A mixture of serious and sensuous themes written for this later film starring Lana Turner. Some of the music is adapted from the "Swedish Rhapsody" by Charles Wildman, and a few other tracks are variations on themes by Liszt. Titles include "Depths Of Despair", "Future ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dramatic music from the Sirk film Written On The Wind – with even cooler music on the flipside – the "Rhapsody For Four Girls In Town", with piano from Andre Previn, trumpet from Ray Linn, and orchestrations by Henry Mancini! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing on Varese Serabande. Cover has some clear tape at the seams.)
Traditional Japanese folk songs played in classical Spanish guitar style! (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Goodman & Jack Teagarden —
BG & Big Tea In NYC ... CD Decca/GRP, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ...
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Great early work from the legendary trombonist Jack Teagarden – the kind of material that made him a legend! (Jazz) CD
Davy Graham —
Hat ... LP Decca/East Central One (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
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Prepare to discover your new favorite artist – a tremendously hip cat who never got his due – and who should be held as high on these shores as British talents like Nick Drake, Bert Jansch, or John Martyn! Like all of those three, Davy Graham is a complete original – a guy with ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice batch of organ solos. Selections include "Robbin's Nest", "Mood Indigo", "Get Out Of Town", "Old Devil Moon", "All The Way", and more! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
One of the best of Decca's Jazz Studio series of recording – a tight set of chamber jazz tracks headed by John Graas, and featuring a strong assortment of players that includes Charlie Mariano, Zoot Sims, Larry Bunker, Gerry Mulligan, Howard Roberts, and Conte Candoli. Tracks get a little ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very cool set, with lots of heavy guitar – and titles that include a version of the Arthur Crudup tune "My Baby Left Me" – plus "Lovin You Is Good For Me Baby", "I Want You", "Bullfrog", and "Makin Time". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a stained lower left corner, some surface wear.)
Charlie Haden on bass joined by Bela Fleck on banjo, Jerry Douglas on dobro, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Russ Barenberg on guitar and mandolin, Bryan Sutton, John Leventhal, and Pat Metheny on guitar, Buddy Greene on harmonica, Sam Bush on mandolin, Buck White on piano, Elvis Costello, Jack Black, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Maybe one of the first-ever rock and roll full-length albums – with Bill Haley's big title cut – plus "Shake Rattle & Roll", "Two Hound Dogs", "Razzle Dazzle", "ABC Boogie", "Burn That Candle", "Rock A Beatin Boogie", " ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label deep groove pressing. Cover has a half split top seam, light wear & aging.)
36 tracks over two CDs featuring work by Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra plus small and midsize groups including his quartet, quintet, and sextet. Players include Kenny Dorham, Charles Mingus, Johnny Griffin, Arnett Cobb, and Leonard Feather. (Jazz) CD
Features "Hamp's Boogie Woogie", "Tempo's Boogie", "Bey Ba Ba Re Bop", "Two Finger Boogie" and more! (78 RPM) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(The back cover has a light staining & aging, but the set is nice overall!)
Lionel Hampton —
Midnight Sun ... CD Decca/GRP, 1946/1947. Used ...
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Classic post-war material from Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra. The lineup shifts from track to track and features work by Johnny Griffin, Arnett Cobb, Kenny Dorham, and Charles Mingus. (Jazz) CD
A wonderful early record by Leon Haywood – very different than any of his later work! The album showcases both sides of Haywood's talent – as side one features Leon singing in a sweet soulful style, and side two's all-instrumental, with Leon atop the Hammond B-3, grooving away with a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, wear, and discoloration from age.)
A nice little 50s album by Heywood – one that brings together a series of late 40s recordings that all showcase Eddie's uniquely rhythmic approach to the keys! Like Garner, another genius of space and timing, Heywood's real magic is not the songs he chooses, but the way he chops them up and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes "Lover Man", "Don't Explain", "Solitude", "Easy Living", "Good Morning Heartache", "God Bless The Child", "Them There Eyes", "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do", and more. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
A comprehensive collection of work from a key, although under-recorded stretch in the career of Billie Holiday – material that comes after her early years at Columbia, and before her 50s revival at Verve! (Vocalists) CD
(Comes in a large, cloth bound, book-styled package. BMG pressing.)
A really inventive album from the key years of the British psych scene – and a set that goes way beyond even the important experiments of the bigger names of the time! Clark Hutchinson is just a duo – Mick Hutchinson on guitars, piano, and lots of percussion – and Andy Clark on ... (Rock) read moreCD
A really inventive album from the key years of the British psych scene – and a set that goes way beyond even the important experiments of the bigger names of the time! Clark Hutchinson is just a duo – Mick Hutchinson on guitars, piano, and lots of percussion – and Andy Clark on ... (Rock) read moreCD
Think you know everything you need to know about Burl Ives from Christmas shows and kiddie programs? Think again – because the Ives on this set is a completely different character altogether – a witty country music raconteur with quite an edge – often singing lyrics rich in ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover has ringwear and yellowing from age.)
Jay & The Americans/Beau Brummels/Astronauts —
Wild Wild Winter ... LP Decca, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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With selections by Jay & The Americans, The Astronauts, Dick & Dee Dee, The Beau Brummels and Jackie & Gayle. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Spectrum label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Gordon Jenkins —
Seven Dreams ... LP Decca, 1953. Very Good+ ...
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A bizarre postwar effort from composer Gordon Jenkins – and one of the first full concept albums ever recorded! The record tells the tale of "seven dreams" experienced by narrator Bill Lee – set to lush orchestrations by Jenkins, and delivered with lots of lively ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Juarez —
Juarez ... LP Decca, 1970. Very Good ...
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Weird groovy folksy rock, with a bit of a baroque twist. Mixed male/female vocals, and some nice pop arrangements. Tracks include "Occidental Woman", "Kryie", "Thank You, John", "Melanie", and "Starfisher". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
The birth of genius – 2 key mid 60s albums from swinging Brit jazzer Johnny Keating – both of which showcase his tightly rhythmic "Keating Sound" approach! Keating had originally worked as an arranger in the 50s group of Ted Heath, but after stepping out on his own in the 60s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A rare Decca album lead by the smoky vocals of Beverly Kenney – a really unique late 50s/early 60s jazz girl who once worked for the Dorsey brothers, the Count Basie Orchestra and others, and only ever cut a handful of albums under her own name! Sings for Playboys is an intimate, sultry ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish reissue with bonus tracks. Cover has some ringwear and is bent at the top left corner.)
Beverly Kenney —
Born To Be Blue ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1958. Used ...
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A super rare Decca album by vocalist Beverly Kenny – one of a few albums she cut for the label in the late 50s – and one of only a handful she ever cut at all! Beverly has a deep, sultry vocal style that recalls June Christy a bit, and the velvety toned Mel Torme in a way – and ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Beverly Kenney —
Like Yesterday ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1959. Used ...
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Very jazzy work from vocalist Beverly Kenny – sung with small combo backings throughout, and a style that's always fresh and lean! Some of the titles here are from earlier years, as implied by the title – but the sound of the record is in the best late 50s vocal jazz mode, thanks ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Hip 70s work from Stan Kenton – a set recorded live in the UK in 1972, in the best modern style he was using at the time! As with some of Kenton's other excellent 70s sessions, the players on the records are lesser-known than on his classic sets – but all are extremely well-suited to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album